Stopping the Paper and the Cash in Advance Shift
The Journal-World explains its shift to cash in advance subscriptions following War Industries Board orders to stop non prepaid subscriptions. The paper notes historic practice of extending credit to loyal readers, reports increased paid circulation after stopping non prepaid copies, and urges former subscribers to rejoin as population growth slowly expands readership.
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War Industries Board
FOLK
Journal-World
Renly
Rao
Ne War Industries Board
Hard Roads edition hints at traffic issues and global events
The Hutchinson News edition critiques road conditions from bad to good and notes broader topics including highway finance in Reno County. It mentions aircraft utility, German peace treaty tensions, the Winnipeg strike, Dempsey Willard bout chatter, and looming July booze plans in the East. The piece references Willard Dempsey and Berlin commentary amid wartime echoes.
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Hutchinson News
C. H. Scott
W. Y. Morgan
Scott
Utchinson
Reno
Reno County
Morgan
Today’s Anniversaries Highlight Historic Military and Political Events
A compilation of notable dates includes 1794 Belgian independence events after Austrian defeat at Fleurus, 1819 Earth's passage through a comet's tail, 1844 John Tyler and Julia Gardner wed, 1848 Isaac Walker seated as Wisconsin senator, 1917 US troops arriving in France under Maj. Gen. Sibert, and other listed milestones such as a filibuster voyage to Cuba and Sir Roger Casement’s treason trial in London.
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Batte of Fleurs
Belgium
John Tyler
Julia Gardner
New York
Isaac P. Walker
United States
Wisconsin
Col. Rysn
Cuba
Simon Cameron
Vince’n
Tancaster City
Haliez
Galicia
Sir Roger Casement
London
France
Sibert
Chief narrowly returns after fire alarm in city
While walking to headquarters yesterday afternoon the fire bell rang. Officer Schneck picked up the chief in a police car and dropped him at his home where a small fire had been found. The chief quips he did not expect to be back so soon as City Clerk Frank Brooks criticizes the sinking of the German fleet.
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Horace Greeley
New York
Tribune
Mr. Greeley
Journal-World
Lawrence
Herald of Freedom
Pennsylvania
Schneck
Sputterings from a bygone Lawrence column
A nostalgic, stream of consciousness column from Lawrence featuring satirical notes on wartime policy, politics, printing, local society editors Skeeter and Chicken, Governor Allen and the 805th, plus quirks of Lawrence newspapers. The piece wanders from peace pact rumors to local whimsy with a playful tone.
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Lawrence
Skeeter
Republicans Face Scrutiny Over War Expenditure Probes
The text argues Republicans have much work ahead in investigating war spending. It cites the purchase of 115,000 acres in Georgia to relocate the Infantry School of Arms from Fort Sill as one example requiring deeper examination.
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Georgia
Infantry School of Arms
Fort Sill
John Tarpy Spends Day in Kansas City
John Tarpy spent the day in Kansas City. travel notes show him visiting local spots and meeting with residents.
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John Tarpy
Kansas City
A.B. Carter
Mrs. B. Wilmot
Number 40 For The Blood Heals Malaria Sufferer
A Wakulla Florida man reports two years of malaria and poor health improved after using Number 40 For The Blood. He bought from Walter Page and says three and a quarter bottles restored his health. The formula is claimed to be based on US Dispensatory research and targets glandular diseases blood poisoning scrofula constipation stomach liver issues chronic rheumatism and related conditions.
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H. L. Burnett
Wakalla
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U. S
Birthday anniversaries and a mail order note
Sir Robert L. Borden born in Nova Scotia 365 years ago today. Frieda Hempel born in Leipsic 34 years ago today. Brig. Gen. Frank D. Radwin born in Manchester Michigan 77 years ago today. Aaron Kreider born in Lebanon County Pennsylvania 56 years ago today. The Journal-World advertises envelope orders for out of town concerns offering 100000 envelopes at the same price with a note about meeting orders or notifying the customer.
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Grate Pro
N. S
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Lepsic
Germany
Frank D. Radwin
U.S. A
Manchester
Mich
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Kreider
Congress
Pennsylvania
Lebanon
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Local officials note workload shifts and light weddings
Probate Judge C E Lindley laments loneliness as he handles new marriages while Topeka couples dwindle. county treasurer J M Newlin says tax year end and auto tag renewals spike work. Police Chief Monroe reports golf rising in activity as state matters surface.
War notes mark a year since fierce fronts and Soviet loss
One year ago today in the war reports an epidemic along the German front. Ekaterinburg a major weather center in western Siberia was captured by Czechs and Slovaks. Washington reports 34 United States Marines killed including several as the western front roils.
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Siberia
Washington
United States
Land purchases in solid South spark War Dept debate
In Congress the war department’s southern land buying drew protests as Fort Sill in Oklahoma was abandoned and moved to Georgia after spending millions. Democrat Ferris of Oklahoma cited the costly shift and questioned why government land was redirected rather than using existing ground.
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Paint up and clean up with Cooks Pains and Lbr Co
A fragmented note compares the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Rednook as pennant contenders. It hints at flirtations with success and suggests cautious optimism about early season prospects.
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C. E. Matthews Lbr. Co
Common Witch Hazel Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief
An old age eye inflammation relief claim cites Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor and hydrastis. A long suffering elderly patient reports two days of improvement. The ad offers a tiny bottle of Layoptik for weak or inflamed eyes and mentions an aluminum eye cup.
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Round Corner Drug Co
Journal-World Denounces Honor Roll Solicitors
The Journal-World warns that solicitators are collecting money for an Honor Roll of Douglas county soldiers not connected to the newspaper. The Journal-World is compiling its own Roll of Honor with photographs. Capt. Jos W. Murray and Capt. Clint Kanaga oversee the project.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
Jos
W. Murray
Clint Kanaga
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